Project Planner / Scheduler

Project Planner / Scheduler - Up to £65,000 – Greenford (Hybrid)

FryerMiles are delighted to working with a leading global defence business to assist with the recruitment of a Project Planner / Scheduler to join their team based in Greenford.

The successful candidate will hold valid SC or DV Clearance and have experience working as a Planner / Scheduler on Defence or Aerospace projects with expert knowledge of Risk, Earned Value Management and Critical Path awareness.

Specific Duties:

• Accountable for the quality and integrity of project plans and schedule analysis
• Compile reports to ensure the project manager and wider team has up to date and accurate information
• Verify the maintenance and accuracy of project plans
• Track project performance to ensure project data accuracy on a weekly and monthly basis
• Work with cross functional teams to support the planning process.
• Manage and communicate issues to stakeholders
• Planning and project control processes through regular project control reviews
• Application and reporting of EVM & CPA
• Understanding Risk and Opportunity management and maintenance
• Support bids and proposal planning

Required Experience:

• Proven experience in project planning, preferably within the Defence and Aerospace industry
• Understanding of Planning structures and principles (WBS, PBS – Product Breakdown Structure)
• Advanced IT skills
• Proficient in the use of MSP and or equivalent planning tools Primavera P6
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and lead cross-functional collaborations.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards in aerospace and defence.
• Familiarity with project lifecycle management techniques
• Risk, Earned Value Management and Critical Path awareness

Travel:

• Hybrid working with travel to Greenford as and when needed

Benefits:

• Flexible working week
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Health and Dental Care
• Pension scheme
• Bonus

Project Planner / Scheduler - Up to £65,000 – Greenford (Hybrid)